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Institutional Change and Qualitative Research

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  • Achim Schlüter

    (Institute of Forestry Economics, Tennenbacher Str. 4; 79106 Freiburg, Germany; Fon 0049761/203-3688; Fax 0049761/203-3690; a.schlueter@ife.uni-freiburg.de)

Abstract

This paper argues for the use of more qualitative research when analysing institutional change. Institutional change is often complex, context dependant, and deals with new phenomena. It is argued that qualitative data – which is often linked to inductive approaches, completely disavowed since the Methodenstreit – has been used for many new institutional theory developments. The next argument made, is that currently favoured explanations of institutional change indicate that a more intensive and rigorous use of qualitative data is necessary. Many scholars claim that understanding institutional change demands the consideration of multiple rationalities and cognition. To understand these aspects, qualitative data and thereby qualitative methods are required. Many institutional scholars who emphasise the necessity for a qualitative understanding of institutional change processes do not apply their thoughts empirically. (JEL B40, B52, P48)

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  • Achim Schlüter, 2010. "Institutional Change and Qualitative Research," Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics, , vol. 22(4), pages 391-406, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jinter:v:22:y:2010:i:4:p:391-406
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    Keywords

    Institutional Change; Methodology; Qualitative Research; Cognition; Rationalities;
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    JEL classification:

    • B40 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology - - - General
    • B52 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Current Heterodox Approaches - - - Historical; Institutional; Evolutionary; Modern Monetary Theory;
    • P48 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Other Economic Systems - - - Legal Institutions; Property Rights; Natural Resources; Energy; Environment; Regional Studies

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